Summer Education Projects Assistant

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Summer Education Projects Assistant will participate in a range of
activities to support the planning, development, and implementation of education
programs at Bayou Bend. The position is designed to give the successful
candidate continuing experience in the field of museum education, program
design, and working with diverse audiences. The Summer Education Projects
Assistant will be assigned two to three special program-related projects, such
as:

Assisting the Bayou Bend Programs Manager with researching and developing
interactive educational learning experiences related to early American
history and artifact study.
Acting as lead or co-lead presenter for selected activities during museum
program events
Researching and identifying resources that will improve the quality and reach
of the museum’s education programs.

Bayou Bend’s education programs contribute significantly to its average annual
attendance of 100,000+, with summer being one of the most active times of year
for serving the cultural enrichment needs of Houston-area children and families.
The majority of these programs are presented either free or low-cost, providing
valuable access to art and history resources to families with limited income.

Requirements

• Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and operate audio visual technology, including projectors, tablets, still and video cameras, and sound systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet research and creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to handle many tasks simultaneously in a busy office, and superb organizational skills required
• Demonstrated interest in museum career and informal education
• Currently enrolled in or completed undergraduate program in history, education, art history, or other related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience with informal education preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with education projects as assigned (see above)
• Assist Programs Manager and Program Coordinator with coordination and staffing of summer education programs, including Summer History Camp at Bayou Bend, and Bayou Bend’s Fourth of July Celebration. Assist with the preparation of late summer and fall programs and events for families, children, adults, including the Docent Provisional Class, Educator Workshops, Book Club, Christmas Village, and Fall Family Days.
• Organize and provide information necessary for the creation of materials designed to promote Bayou Bend education programs
• Participate in education meetings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by Programs Manager, Bayou Bend

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern